The state's maverick Sports, Transport and Youth Affairs Minister Subhas Chakraborty performed his foot in mouth routine yet again. Though his comments to a television channel a couple of days ago ruffled many feathers in the Communist Party of India-Marxist Politburo, Chakraborty's contention was driven by logic.
CPI-M insiders say several party members share Chakraborty's views, but have not spoken their minds fearing disciplinary action.
The minister told the television channel that CPI-M Politburo members as well as others party officials must fight elections to understand the public pulse better.
The people's approval should justify the acceptability of leaders, he said.
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